Sheba is Lahimes‘ youngest child. At first glance, she does not stand out. Nearly fifteen, she is of average height and plain appearance, still balanced between childhood and what comes next. Her features have not yet settled into anything striking, though hints of change have begun to surface in small, uncertain ways. She carries herself without vanity, more comfortable observing than being observed.
Sheba grew up alongside Phine, and that shared history shows in her ease around him. She listens when he speaks, mirrors his curiosity, and follows lines of thought others overlook. Her affection for him is not hidden so much as unmanaged, surfacing in attentiveness rather than boldness. She notices his moods quickly and adjusts her own without comment.
Intelligent and thoughtful, Sheba enjoys learning for its own sake. She absorbs information easily and connects ideas with quiet confidence. Like Phine, she favors questions over conclusions and finds satisfaction in understanding how things work. Her interests often run parallel to his, though she pursues them with less urgency and more patience.
Sheba’s demeanor is calm, sometimes almost reserved, but not timid. She speaks when she has something worth saying and prefers listening to filling silence. Adults often underestimate her, mistaking youth and modest presence for simplicity.
Sheba’s first impression is one of quiet potential. A girl still forming, still watching, and already more perceptive than many realize. She stands on the threshold of change, carrying intelligence, affection, and an emerging sense of self that has yet to demand space, but soon will.